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The Herald
heraldscotland.com > news > national > 26534416.eagles-fledge-protective-effort-breeding-season

Eagles fledge after protective effort during breeding season

4+ day, 46+ min ago   (236+ words) Two white-tailed eagle chicks have successfully fledged after rangers closed a nearby car park and path to avoid disturbing them during the breeding season. A pair of white-tailed eagles settled at the nest near Loch Sunart in the Highlands earlier…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26527397.edinburgh-zoo-visitors-delighted-baby-hippo-takes-steps-outside

Zoo visitors delighted as baby hippo takes first steps outside

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (199+ words) A baby hippo born at Edinburgh Zoo that is proving to be a hit with watchers online has now taken her first steps outside. Visitors are beginning to catch a glimpse of Piper, the internet-famous pygmy hippopotamus calf, as she…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26515423.walker-warning-deer-stalkers-take-hills-cull

Walker warning as deer stalkers take to the hills for cull

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (532+ words) Hillwalkers are being warned to be on their guard as the deer stalking season swings into full effect. Scottish Government agency NatureScot has said that the first three weeks of October are the busiest time for stag stalking, while the…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26513661.great-bernera-caf-dog-row-assistance-dog

Like Great Bernera café dispute woman, I have an assistance dog. Don't judge me

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1434+ words) Willow, a cross between a German Shepherd and an Alaskan Malamute takes up considerable space as she languishes on the floor of a Falkirk coffee shop, chocolate brown eyes flickering at the sound of her owner’s voice. When Marion Beck…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26515605.one-of-a-kind-trophy-sheep-dog-world-trial

Selkirk glassmaker creates trophy for Sheep Dog World Trial young handler

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (529+ words) A one-of-a-kind glass trophy handcrafted in Selkirk will be presented to the top young handler at this year’s Sheep Dog World Trial. The special award has been commissioned by the George Crawford Legacy Trust in memory of George Crawford, a…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26512264.scottish-dolphin-centre-wins-four-star-visitor-experience-award

Scottish Dolphin Centre celebrates four-star award after 66,000 visitors

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (379+ words) The Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay has been awarded four stars for its visitor experience under a new quality scheme. The centre, operated by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), received the rating from the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26508021.cetacean-soup-scottish-seas-whale-sightings-surge

Scottish seas dubbed 'cetacean soup' as whale and dolphin sightings surge

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (367+ words) Scottish seas are being dubbed "cetacean soup" after a surge in whale and dolphin sightings. The National Trust for Scotland's Arran Ranger Service has provided some insight into why they've been seeing an influx of various species of whales, dolphins…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > national > 26502507.couple-banned-keeping-animals-two-years-dogs-matted-coats

Couple banned from keeping animals for two years because of dogs’ matted coats

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (442+ words) A couple from Shetland have been banned from keeping animals for two years after allowing their dogs’ coats to become so matted their vision and mobility were impaired. Peter and Helen Doyle were each convicted of two charges under the…...

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heraldscotland.com > news > 26483989.edinburgh-zoo-welcomes-first-king-penguin-egg-17-years

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first king penguin egg in 17 years from famous Sir Nils Olav

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (382+ words) Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its first king penguin egg in 17 years. The egg was laid on August 14 by female king penguin Connie and is the offspring of Major General Sir Nils Olav, the world's highest-ranking penguin. The…...

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heraldscotland.com > life_style > 26474618.scottish-highland-cows-become-pop-culture-phenomenon

From toffee wrappers to selfie warnings: How Highland cows became cultural phenomenon

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1748+ words) You don’t have to go very far these days to see a Highland cow. In fact, you don’t even need to leave your armchair. Pick up your phone and have a quick scroll on social media. You’ll discover boundless videos…...